Smithfield is a town in Rhode Island. It was formed in 1731 from the following county/ies: Providence. Smithfield began keeping land records in 1731 and probate records in 1731. Court records can be found in Providence. For more information, contact the town at 64 Farnum Pike, Esmond 02917. Records to 1870 are in city clerk’s office, Central Falls 02863.